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What are the main categories of primates? Which primates are the most ancestral?

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Primates have traditionally been divided into two major groups, called prosimians and anthropoids (or simians). Prosimians include lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers. Anthropoids include monkeys, apes, and humans.
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